[Congressional Record Volume 152, Number 50 (Tuesday, May 2, 2006)]
[House]
[Page H1925]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
CONDEMNING MEXICO'S DECRIMINALIZATION OF DRUGS
(Mr. KELLER asked and was given permission to address the House for 1
minute.)
Mr. KELLER. Mr. Speaker, I am here to talk about some things the
protesters did not mention yesterday. Millions of American young people
who travel to Mexico for spring break and summer vacation will now
legally be able to use cocaine, heroin, ecstasy, and marijuana because
the Mexican government just voted to legalize the possession of these
drugs in small quantities.
How much is okay? Two ecstasy pills, four joints, four lines of
cocaine, and 25 milligrams of heroin are now all allowed.
Are you surprised? Earlier this year, the Mexican government provided
maps to illegals to help them cross our borders. The Mexican military
recently got caught providing an armed escort to Mexican drug dealers
into Texas. And Mexico's president, along with a million protesters,
now want us to reward illegal behavior with amnesty and permanent
citizenship. Why? So they can earn money here and send it back to
Mexico. After all, at $16 billion, it is Mexico's second highest source
revenue behind oil.
It makes you wonder. Were people protesting the wrong government
yesterday?
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